According to multiple arrest warrants filed for Sanders, an Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy on patrol saw a blue Jeep Grand Cherokee stalled on U.S. 80 west of Louisiana 139 and stopped to check on it.

When the deputy approached the Jeep, Sanders reportedly began to drive off and was ordered to stop. When the deputy approached the driver’s door, he saw the suspect with a bag of suspected methamphetamine in his hand and reached to open the door, the warrant states.

Sanders reportedly sped off with the deputy holding onto the door of the vehicle and traveled with him clinging to the door for approximately 20 yards before the deputy fell off at the intersection.

Per the warrant, other deputies were near the location and stopped the Jeep in the parking lot of the O’Reilly Auto Parts store on Louisiana 139.

Deputies approached the Jeep and ordered Sanders to exit, the warrant states, but he refused. He also refused to show his hands.

Deputies said they saw Sanders’ hands near his waist band, and believed he was reaching for something. According to the warrant, they fired on Sanders, hitting him multiple times.

Sanders was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, which are not considered life threatening. He remains hospitalized as of Thursday, according to an LSP statement.

Per the warrant, the suspect “tossed” a bag of suspected methamphetamine on the floor at the hospital. The warrant states the bag was recovered and turned over to the investigative division of Louisiana State Police Troop F.